Farming stories - Page 2
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NZ dollar falls to new 2 1/2-year low as Fonterra payout review looms
Tue, 9th Dec 2014
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kiwi
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hospitality
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farming
The New Zealand dollar fell to a two-and-a-half year low as investors wait for Fonterra Cooperative Group's board to reassess the forecast payout t.
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NZ dollar drops to 2 1/2 year low as Fonterra, RBNZ loom; strong US jobs
Mon, 8th Dec 2014
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kiwi
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farming
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investors
The New Zealand dollar dropped to a two-and-a-half year low as investors mull the likelihood of a lower dairy payout when Fonterra Cooperative Grou.
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NZ dollar falls near 3-week low ahead of ECB meeting, US jobs report looms
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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kiwi
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farming
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payroll
The New Zealand dollar fell to a three-week low ahead of the European Central Bank meeting, which may see the region's central bank firm up plans f.
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NZ dollar little changed vs. Australian dollar after RBA talks down currency
Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
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inflation
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kiwi
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forex
The New Zealand dollar was little changed against its trans-Tasman counterpart after the Reserve Bank of Australia kept its key rate at a record lo.
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NZ tractor sales hit decade high in Q3 on record dairy payout, high kiwi
Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
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kiwi
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farming
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currencies
New Zealand tractor sales hit their highest level in a decade in the third quarter as farmers benefiting from this year's record milk payout and th.
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China's crackdown on polluting tanneries, Russia sanctions drive record slump in lambskin prices
Fri, 28th Nov 2014
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russia
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market
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us
Global lambskin prices have collapsed from the first quarter's record highs, as a Chinese crackdown on polluting tanneries and Russian trade sancti.
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NZ dollar holds gains ahead of dairy auction as yen remains weak
Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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recession
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farming
The New Zealand dollar held its gains ahead of the GlobalDairyTrade auction as traders ponder the prospects for prices to bottom out for the nation.
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Fonterra shareholders use AGM to flag concern over lower milk payout
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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transparency
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investment
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strategy
Fonterra Cooperative Group shareholders used their annual meeting in Palmerston North to raise concerns over the reduced 2015 milk payout, the dair.
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Cutting-edge tech changes Kiwi business strategy
Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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splice group
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solar power
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wellington
Wellington geospatial company Splice Group launches lightweight software map viewer for easy access to detailed geospatial map data on mobile devices.
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Bigger isnt always better!
Mon, 1st Aug 2011
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cloud services
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websites
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farming
Discover the joys of small farming in NZ at Lifestyle Block, your ultimate guide to thriving on less acreage. Tips, tricks, and community support await!.
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Vodafone to map farmers at Fieldays
Tue, 31st May 2011
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uc
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gps
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nz
Vodafone will track 200 farmers' movements at Fieldays using GPS and its mobile network to improve future visitor experiences, site layouts, and traffic flow.
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Landcorp ditches satellite
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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uc
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spacetech
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telco
Landcorp ditches satellite service for Araneo wireless broadband, improving communication between farmers and central office.